Our client is seeking talented and motivated Litigation
Associates to join their legal team at multiple levels of
experience. We have FIVE SOLID OPENINGS FOR ASSOCIATES TO JOIN
AND EXCEL ON THE FIRMS PARTNER TRACK. Our client also offers a
generous bonus program throughout the year.
Please send resume in WORD format should you be interested in the
following Associate position(s) in Los Angeles, California. This
is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary of $120K-$200K
and excellent benefits. If you’re not interested, please pass
along to your colleagues as we do pay referral fees.
Location: Los Angeles
Salary: DOE
Work environment: 4 days in office / 1 day WFH
Degree Required: JD required and Admission to CA State Bar
Term: Full-time
3rd Party C2C/Transfer: No
Referral Fee: $500 – Refer qualified colleague, friends, or
family.
The ideal candidate will have a JD, admitted to the CA bar with
2+ years of litigation experience in high exposure, catastrophic
personal injury cases including products liability and general
negligence.
As a Litigation Associate you will work closely with partners and
senior associates providing support in various stages of the
litigation process. You will be responsible for conducting legal
research, drafting pleadings and motions, participating in
discovery efforts, and assisting with trial preparation. The
ideal candidate has a strong academic background, excellent
analytical and writing skills, and a passion for litigation.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation
strategies and case preparation.
* Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal
documents.
* Assist with discovery efforts, including drafting and
responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and
requests for admission.
* Review and analyze documents, evidence, and witness statements
for potential case strengths and weaknesses.
* Collaborate with partners and senior associates to develop case
strategies and tactics.
* Attend client meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials to
assist in case management and representation.
* Assist in preparing witnesses for depositions and trials,
including conducting interviews and drafting witness statements.
* Manage and organize case files, documents, and exhibits in a
timely and efficient manner.
* Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and legal
precedents that impact litigation practice areas.
* Collaborate with colleagues on multidisciplinary teams to
provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients.
Qualifications:
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
* Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
* 2 or more years of experience in litigation, preferably with a
law firm.
* Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, with
exceptional attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under
pressure to meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
* Experience with drafting and reviewing legal documents,
including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
* Familiarity with the rules of civil procedure and other
relevant procedural rules.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and
collaboratively as part of a team.
* Strong organizational and time management skills
